Brass-Plated Flat Annealed Steel Wire for Springs from Mexico
Annealed flat nonalloy steel wire electroplated with brass (copper-zinc), 0.6mm x 3.2mm, preconditioned for precision spring coiling in appliances. HTS 7217.30.15.60 as other base metal coated flat wire. Brass layer reduces friction during high-speed spring forming.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Annealing certs confirm temper for spring applications
• Brass thickness measurement prevents undervaluation claims
• Pre-coiled springs become 7320 springs/articles